Diana T. Irish, 87, of LaHarpe, IL died Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL.
    She was born May 27, 1933 in LaHarpe, the daughter of Ralph D. and Emma L. Blaul Todd. On July 23, 1952 she married Theodore “Ted” Irish on July 23, 1952. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1995.
    Diana graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1951 and was valedictorian of her class. She then attended Knox College in Galesburg, IL. She was President of LaHarpe Telephone Company from 1975 - 1998. Diana served as president of the Western Illinois University Foundation from 1991 - 1993. She was a member of the D.A.R., the Mother’s Club and the LaHarpe Union Church, where she was active on various boards and committees. She was also a member and past president of the Chapter B.O of the LaHarpe P.E.O. Diana enjoyed music, traveling, her dogs and was an avid photographer. She admired the southwest Indian culture.
    Surviving are three children, Todd (Cindy) Irish of LaHarpe, Gina (Gary Cook) Irish of Overland Park, KS and Mark (Patty) Irish of LaHarpe, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Lisa Irish, her parents and one half sister, Jean Gessner.
    Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private family graveside service will be held at the LaHarpe Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in her memory for the Wesley Village Retirement Home, LaHarpe Ambulance Service or the Ted Irish Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be mailed to; Diana Irish Memorial, PO Box 510, LaHarpe, IL 61450. To sign the guest book and leave a condolence, please visit Diana’s obituary at banksandbeals.com